Sec. 244.006.  INSPECTIONS.  (a)  The department may inspect a birthing center at reasonable times as necessary to assure compliance with this chapter.
(b)  If a birthing center's failure to comply with this chapter creates a serious threat to the health and safety of the public, the department may appoint a monitor for the center to ensure compliance with this chapter.  The birthing center shall be liable for the cost of the monitor.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1265, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.